Referring to the quality of water in some parts of the state as a “moral disgrace and medical emergency,” Governor Gavin Newsom would like to place a monthly tax of up to $10 on water customers. more →

LOS ANGELES — The calendar says spring but a winter weather advisory remains in effect for Southern California mountains. Snow continues to fall in the mountains Thursday and rain showers are falling elsewhere as a surprisingly vigorous system affects the … more →

BAGHDAD — The Latest on a ferry that sunk in northern Iraq near Mosul, killing dozens of people (all times local): 6:30 p.m. Iraqi officials say the death toll from the sinking of a ferry overloaded with people celebrating the … more →

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This year’s finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame are about to be revealed. Hall officials say they will announce the Class of 2019 contenders on Thursday morning. The winners will be inducted May 2. … more →